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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Topeka and throughout Kansas. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Impala LS with 27,123 miles that was involved in a Rear End Collision that caused $7,183.15 in damage.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Larchmont and throughout Westchester. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Tesla X P100D 4 Door Wagon with 3,500 miles that was involved in a Rear End Collision that caused $17,891.52 in damage.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Houston and throughout Texas. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. This article details the diminished value appraisal of a BMW 330i Sedan with 9,942 miles that was involved in a left side collision that caused $19,686.01 in damage.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Dallas. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Volkswagen Golf R Navigation with 9,000 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $1,368.40 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report from a Texas licensed auto adjuster is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Volkswagen dealerships in the Dallas area – One dealer said that with less than 2k worth of damage if repaired at reputable collision company maybe 4k in diminished value. Another dealer explained that if there is no air bags or frame damage and if repairs were done and look good a good 10% would be the loss that he would guess.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Volkswagen dealers in Dallas to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
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Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Rear with no damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $1,368.40. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 10.66%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $35,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $3,731.00
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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Denton County, Texas. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
This article details the auto diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD SUV with 28,758 miles that was involved in a Left Rear collision that caused $11,028.44 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report from a Texas licensed auto adjuster is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Toyota dealerships in East Texas – One dealer said we won’t resell because it’s a liability so typically a loss of 30%-50% ballpark. Another dealer explained you’re looking at more than half the value in that situation, should’ve been totaled if there was GAP at least it could’ve been paid off.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized Toyota dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Toyota dealers in East Texas to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Left Rear with damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $11,028.44. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 40.83%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $30,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $12,249.00
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After making your secure payment please email the body shop estimate or insurance company appraisal to contact@autodiminishedvalue.com TESLA AND OTHER EXOTIC CAR OWNERS PLEASE CALL FOR RATES.
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The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Long Beach and throughout California. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe with 16,596 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $15,412.11 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company provides independent diminished value appraisals for vehicle owners in Greensboro and throughout North Carolina. Our licensed appraisers serve all ZIP Codes listed below.
Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Dodge Challenger SXT Plus with 1,700 Miles that was involved in a front and rear-end collision that caused $18,000.00 in damage.
A diminished value appraisal of a Toyota Scion tC 2 Door Hatchback with 30,952 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $2,109.18 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Toyota dealerships in South Florida – One dealer said that when the car has frame damage that is never good and off the top of his head they have taken deductions as low as 30% all the way to 50%. Another dealer explained with frame damage on the Carfax they would not be able to offer full book value and would have to sell for a lot less if was fixed correctly and looks good you may only see a loss of 30-40% of value possibly more at other dealerships.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Toyota dealers in South Florida to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
A Diminished Value Claim in Hialeah, FloridaDescription of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Rear including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $2,019.18. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 36.67%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $12,500.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $4,583.75
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A diminished value appraisal of a McLaren 570GT 2 Door Coupe with 4,500 miles that was involved in a right-side collision that caused $12,961.30 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at McLaren dealerships in California and surrounding areas. One dealer asked for the color of the car and said the repair history would devalue the car by about $45,000.00. Another dealer explained that a discriminating McLaren buyer would tend to shy away from this car altogether.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized McLaren dealerships in California and vicinity form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several McLaren dealers in California and vicinity to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the right side with no damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $12,961.30. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 21.10%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $170,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $35,870.00
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There is a new phenomenon in the automotive world and it is called Diminished Value. For those who haven’t heard this term, it means the loss in value a vehicle experiences after undergoing collision repairs. The Acura, being a car that attracts more discriminating buyers, suffers a great deal more diminished value than an ordinary car. Used car buyers simply won’t pay as much for a previously wrecked car so dealers, in turn, have to offer less come trade-in time. Acura owners are typically upscale folks who expect a first-class level of service. Those expectations extend to the treatment they receive from insurance companies after their cars are wrecked by the negligence of others. Seeking fair compensation for diminished value and loss of use is part of it. You need an expert appraiser. At The St. Lucie Appraisal Company, Acura Diminished Value and Loss of Use claims are our specialty.
Our methodology for preparing automobile diminished value appraisals is unique within the industry because we don’t rely on formulas, algorithms, auto auction results or other short cuts to determine the amount of value lost after collision repairs. Each situation is unique and the only way to provide tailor-made reports is to query the people who actually do the buying and selling of these bad Carfax vehicles – new car dealers. It is important, of course, that the dealers who participate in our surveys know full well that the subject vehicles are not for sale or available for trade. This prevents insurance companies from alleging collusion or vested interest. This approach has made our company the best at what we do – Diminished Value and Loss of Use appraisals. Magistrates and mediators alike have recognized the validity of our reports because they are comprehensive and they aren’t complicated.
Insurance Company defense attorneys can instantly recognize which independent appraisals will stand up in court and advise their adjusters accordingly when it comes to offering fair settlements. We are rarely called upon to appear as expert witnesses in legal proceedings because our customers generally receive fair settlements that preclude taking civil actions. Acura diminished value and loss of use claims should present no problems if appraisals are prepared correctly.
So where does this leave the Acura owner when it comes to receiving fair compensation for Diminished Value and Loss of Use? The independent appraisers that use formulas and algorithms arrive at numbers that don’t remotely represent the Acura used car market. As for the independent appraisers that use automobile auction results, they are completely out of luck since so few high-end Acuras are put up for auction.
The St. Lucie Appraisal Company has gained more than our share of diminished value and loss of use requests from Acura owners due chiefly to word of mouth. It has been not only Acura owners but also the certified Acura repair shop managers who have sent their customers, friends and families to us.
Finally, with regard to Loss of Use claims, it costs up to $500 per day to rent a Dream Car such as the Acura NSX from one of the Hertz locations in California. Anywhere else in the US, you can rent a late model Acura or comparable car for $125.00 per day. Why do insurance companies feel that they can get away with offering lower-priced replacement vehicles to Acura owners? It is common knowledge that a wrecked Acura can take up to 60 days to repair. A typical Loss of Use report for an Acura owner whose car is laid up for two months is in excess of $7,500.00. Of special note: It is not necessary to actually rent a car in order to receive compensation for Loss of Use.
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$275.00. You may also make your Credit Card Payment by telephone, call 772-359-4300.
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Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Chevrolet Corvette 3LT Coupe with 27,606 miles that was involved in a Front End Collision that caused $17,551.15 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed and had structural damage and no air bag deployment.The claimant made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Chevrolet dealerships in Oklahoma – Because this vehicle is a bit older, the loss wont be as great but dealers would still take it to auction and even then you would be looking at taking a 35% hit due to the damage reported. Also that you will lose about 30%+ normally at trade In especially because it’s a sports car and people looking to purchase a car like this will look for one with a clean Carfax. In this case due to there being frame damage a dealer is almost sure to sell this wholesale and also due to the frame damage being on the car it will be considered what they call a auction car and anytime the car has been deemed wholesale it loses a substantial amount of value
The opinions of unbiased experts form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them which absolutely puts the diminished value figure prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company in the ballpark. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
Dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Chevrolet dealers in Oklahoma in order to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV.) Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Front including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $17,551.15. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 32.08%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $40,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $12,832.00.
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A diminished value appraisal of a Jeep Cherokee Sport with 7,509 miles that was involved in a Front-End Collision that caused $4,159.91 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Jeep dealerships in Oklahoma – When the accident report is minor like that you would be looking at losing about 10-15% which is typical. Also, because you have a newer car with low miles like this with a dirty Carfax you will take a loss somewhere around a couple of thousand dollars at most. And, typically you may see a 10% plus possibly but the sales manager didn’t think it would be more than 15% hit off book.
The opinions of these unbiased professionals form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them which validates the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
Dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Jeep dealers in Oklahoma to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV.) Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the Front not including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $4,159.91. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 12.64%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $15,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $1,896.00
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This article details the diminished value appraisal of a MINI Cooper Countryman S AWD Wagon with 7,463 miles that was involved in a Rear-end collision that caused $14,108.92 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired AUTODIMINISHEDVALUE.COM and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at MINI dealers in California – One dealer said that due to there being $14K in damages there would be a substantial loss, about 15%. Other dealers concurred that this was a typical deduction that they would take from the trade-in value.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several MINI dealers in California to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Rear not including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $14,108.92. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 14.58%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $30,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $4,374.00
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Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. This article details the diminished value appraisal of a BMW 328d Sedan with 53,000 miles that was involved in a right side collision that caused $2,684.17 in damage. The vehicle was not disabled/towed, had no structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at BMW dealerships in Colorado and surrounding states – One dealer said that there would not be much of a loss if fixed well and looks good as long as there is not more damage than what was described you may lose around 10% of the pre-accident trade-in value. Another dealer explained that a normal loss for something like this may be 10-12% of the value of the car if traded.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships in Colorado form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several BMW dealers in Colorado and surrounding states to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV). Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Non-disabling collision damages to the right side not including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $2,684.17. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 13.04%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $21,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $2,738.40
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Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Subaru Outback Wagon with 12,000 miles that was involved in a Front-End Collision that caused $15,274.36 in damage. The car was disabled/towed, had structural damage and air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Subaru dealerships in Illinois – A sales manager explained that frame damage is a huge red flag 25%+ MINIMUM diminished value because of the frame damage and air bag deployment listed on Carfax. Another sales manager said that when and where you trade it in – if you trade it today you would lose somewhere around 30% typically but other dealerships may give you more of a hit – could be as high as 50% and another sales manager said that you can lose somewhere around 25%-30% minimum and that number could go much higher.
The opinions of unbiased experts in Illinois form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them which absolutely puts the diminished value figure prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company in the ballpark. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
Dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Subaru dealers in Illinois to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV.) Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Front including damage to structural components plus air bag deployment. Repair cost $15,274.36. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 31.67%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $30,000.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $9,501.00
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Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. A diminished value appraisal of a Honda Accord LX Sedan with 41,256 miles that was involved in a Rear-End Collision that caused $7,004.72 in damage. The vehicle was disabled/towed, had structural damage and no air bag deployment. The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive Diminished Value Report is key.
We learned from these examples from sales managers at Honda dealerships in Alabama – One dealer said that Hondas hold their value pretty well but in the case of frame being compromised and accruing 7K worth of damage you may see a loss of 30% or more. Another dealer said that they would take it as a trade in but due to the bad Carfax showing frame damage you could be looking at losing 40% of the value.
The opinions of six unbiased professional sales managers at recognized new car dealerships form the basis for the most comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal available. We obtain six of them to validate the diminished value report prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
The six dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, pre-accident condition, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Honda dealers in Alabama to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV.) Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Rear including damage to structural components and no air bag deployment. Repair cost $7,004.72. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 35.42%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the FMV at the time of loss.
We established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $12,500.00 at the time of loss. The Diminished Value was $4,427.50
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When buyers of new but previously repaired Mercedes-Benzes become aware of a repair history showing that the car underwent prior repairs, most of them simply walk away. How is a buyer to know whether the car was repaired properly? The buying public could depend on a new dealer’s word on everything but, in reality, they don’t. They will seek a lower purchase price for the car. As a Mercedes-Benz dealer, are you entitled to recover this lost value? The answer is yes as long as the damages were as a result of someone else’s negligence. Parking lot mishaps, careless car transporters and loaner accidents all can result in repairs to your new car inventory. The St. Lucie Appraisal Company prepares expert new car diminished value appraisals every day and invite you to become our next satisfied client.
Insurance company claim adjusters can instantly recognize which independent appraisals will stand up in court and treat claimants accordingly when it comes to offering fair settlements. We are rarely called upon to appear as expert witnesses in legal proceedings because our clients generally receive fair settlements which means fewer civil actions. Mercedes-Benz diminished value and loss of use claims should be easily settled if appraisals are prepared correctly.
Auto Diminished Value in new cars is a fairly new concept that most dealers don’t know about so feel free to call or email us with questions.
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Each week we report on the most interesting and informative articles concerning auto diminished value claims. Regarding our diminished value appraisal of a Mercedes-Benz S550 AWD 2 Door Turbo Coupe with 17,500 Miles that was involved in a rear-end collision that caused $20,800.00 in damage. The car was disabled & towed and had structural damage.The claimant hired an independent auto appraiser and made a third-party inherent auto diminished value claim for the vehicle’s loss in value. Once a car is repaired after a collision, it is worth less, often much less depending on the severity of the damage. Regardless of how well the repairer did his job, nobody will pay as much for a previously wrecked car as they would for an identical one that was never in an accident. Presenting a diminished value claim and following it through to a satisfactory conclusion is a daunting task for the average person. Obtaining a comprehensive diminished value report is key.
We learned from these three examples – you typically will see about a 35% loss at trade due to the damage you have listed on this Carfax report. The dealer will have to wholesale the vehicle and you will take a pretty big hit upon trade. Also, when you have a high dollar vehicle like this with a much pickier buyer, you lose about 25%+ if you trade it in with this type of damage. Also, that when you have an accident and it has this much damage with a newer vehicle this stigma lowers your value. The opinions of unbiased experts form the basis for a comprehensive Auto Diminished Value Appraisal. We obtain six of them which puts an appraisal prepared by The St. Lucie Appraisal Company in the ballpark. This is what the car owner will experience in the real world.
Dealers providing opinions regarding diminished value were given information specific to this vehicle including year, make, model, mileage, color, options, any other pertinent equipment, date of loss as well as the nature of the repaired damages and the manner in which the vehicle was repaired. Dealer opinions are based on personal knowledge and access to auction results. Dealers were advised that this vehicle was properly repaired.
We contacted several Mercedes-Benz dealers in order to establish how these repairs and the resultant repair history would impact this vehicle’s Fair Market Value (FMV.) Dealers were provided with an evaluation of the vehicle’s condition both prior and subsequent to repairs.
Description of damage: Disabling collision damages to the Rear including structural components. Repair cost $20,800.00. LKQ (used) and/or aftermarket parts were not utilized in the repair/not factored in to the diminished value.
The average of six (6) deductions was 26.67%. This is the percentage of Diminished Value to be taken from the Fair Market Value at the time of loss.
We have established that the above captioned vehicle had a Fair Market Value (Average Trade-In Value) of approximately $85,000.00 at the time of loss. Diminished Value = $22,669.50.
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From their websites and third‑party listings, these are the claims, strengths, and some weaker points for The St. Lucie Appraisal Company (often via “autodiminishedvalue.com” etc.):
| Feature | Claim / Public Evidence | Strengths / Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology – speaking to six dealers to confirm opinions | They explicitly state that their diminished value reports are based on gathering “six dealer quotes” (or quoting 6 used‑car managers) rather than formulaic or algorithmic models. | This is a strong differentiator: using real responses from dealers gives their reports more real‑world grounding. |
| Licensed (not certified) in any state | Their materials say that Franklin Colletta and his team are or have been licensed as auto damage appraisers or adjusters in multiple states (Florida, California, Texas, Connecticut, North Carolina) since 1981. | They appear to emphasize “state licensing” instead of relying purely on third‑party certifications. |
| Nationwide service / licensed in NC | Their site states they provide service to all 50 states, including honoring North Carolina’s requirement. | That’s necessary to meet your criteria; the NC licensing claim is particularly important. |
| Positive consumer reviews on all platforms | On BBB, The St. Lucie Appraisal Co has about 38 reviews (average positive) with many 5-star comments. | Generally positive, though “all platforms” is ambitious — deeper review on Google, Trustpilot, state complaint boards would be better. |
| Does not work for insurance companies | In their marketing, they present themselves as independent, acting on behalf of vehicle owners / claimants, avoiding formulas or “shortcuts” often used by insurers. | That is their stated positioning. |
| Does not work on commission | They do not prominently claim commission‑based structure; their approach is fee-for-service. Their emphasis is on providing “unbiased” reports | Their public posture is that they do “pure” appraisals. |
Caveats / Weak Points / Risks:
Let’s contrast with what you’ll often find in “independent auto appraiser” firms or individuals, and where they typically fall short relative to six criteria.
Thus, it’s a differentiator for St. Lucie that they truly do dealer interview methodology consistently.
Here’s a comparative rating (very roughly) against your criteria:
| Criterion | The St. Lucie Appraisal Co | Typical Independent Appraiser (general) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology using dealer quotes | Strong claim they do six dealer quotes | Rarely or inconsistently | St. Lucie has an edge |
| Licensed, not (just) certified | They claim multiple state licenses | May have licenses or rely on certifications | Independents may lag in multi-state licensing |
| Nationwide service / NC licensing | They claim full national coverage and NC compliance | Many serve only local or regional areas | St. Lucie is better positioned for national work |
| Positive reviews across platforms | Consistently positive reviews | Highly variable | St. Lucie likely has broader footprint |
| Doesn’t work for insurers | They present themselves as independent | Some independents do insurer work | This is a “check” in St. Lucie’s favor |
| Doesn’t work on commission | They operate on a fee basis (publicly claimed) | Many independents use fee or hourly; fewer work on commission | Comparable here, pending verification |
Overall, The St. Lucie Appraisal Company appears to meet your criteria more fully than many generic independent appraisers you’ll find. Their public emphasis on “six dealer quotes,” multi-state licensing (including in NC), and independent positioning gives them a competitive advantage.
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